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Tourism in world heritage city Caceres, Spain |
The city of Caceres, is the capital of the province by the same name, situated in Extremadura, Spain. The vicinity of the city had been inhabited since the prehistoric times. The proof of prehistoric life near Caceres can be found in the paintings of the caves of Maltravieso and ElConejar. These paintings belong to the Paleolithic age. The present city had been founded by the Romans in 25 BC.
The old town of Caceres or the Ciudad Monumental still has the remnants of the ancient walls. The walls conceal the modern town thriving inside it, instead it gives the impression of a typical medieval setting. Caceres was declared to be a world heritage city by UNESCO in 1986 because of the quaint blend of the Roman, Islamic, northern Gothic and Renaissance styles in the city's architecture as well as its culture. The culmination of all these styles is due to the multiple invasions that this ancient city had faced; thirty grand towers, reminiscent of the Muslim era still stand tall in the heart of Caceres. Caceres is also famous for the Universidad de Extremadura, and two astronomical observatories it houses. The history of this city is closely linked to few famous peninsular routes which include the Silver Route, a Roman road connecting Seville with Astorgs. The gastronomical tradition of this city is a rich mixture of the several cultures that had influences on every other aspect of this beautiful city.
Places to visit in the tourism in world heritage city Caceres, Spain:
- Palacio de Mayoralgo – Mayoralgo Palace
- Torre de Sande – Sande Tower
- Casa de los Golfines de Arriba - Golfines de Arriba House
- Palacio de Ovando – Ovando Palace
- Iglesia de Santiago - Santiago Church
- Iglesia Concatedral de Santa María - Santa María Church-Procathedral
- Casa de las Veletas - Casa de las Veletas House
- Iglesia de San Juan Bautista - San Juan Bautista Church
- Murallas y Arco del Cristo – Defensive walls and Cristo Arch
- Palacio Episcopal de Cáceres – Cáceres Episcopal Palace
- Convento de la Compañía de Jesús - Compañía de Jesús Cathedral
- Casa de Carvajal - Casa de Carvajal House
- Casa de Las Cigüeñas - Casa de Las Cigüeñas House
- Iglesia de San Mateo - San Mateo Church
- Casa del Sol – Casa del Sol House
- Torre de Bujaco – Bujaco Tower
- Plaza Mayor de Cáceres - Cáceres Plaza Mayor Square
- Casa de los Golfines de Abajo - Casa de los Golfines de Abajo Palace
- Casa del Águila – Casa del Águila House
- Museo Provincial de Cáceres - Provincial Museum of Cáceres
- Museo de Historia y Cultura "Casa Pedrilla" y Casa-Museo Guayasamín - "Casa Pedrilla" History and Culture Museum, and Guayasamín
- House-Museum
- Monfrague Natural Park
Fiestas and Festivals in Caceres:
- Fiesta de las Candelas
- Fiesta de San Blas
- San Jorge
- Ferias de Mayo
- Semana Santa processions
The fiestas and festivals of Caceres held in the months of February, April and May are a colorful and exotic experience for the tourists. The narrow alleys are invaded by a riot of color and sound which are bound to leave the tourists mesmerized.
Accommodation in the world heritage city of Caceres, Spain:
- Paradors:
- Parador in Caceres
- Parador in Trujillo
- Parador in Jarandilla de la Vera
- Parador in Plasencia
- Parador in Guadalupe
- Hotels:
- Meliá Cáceres
- Cáceres Golf
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